Award

Subscription Renewal to Westlaw UK Database & e-Textbooks to 31/08/2025

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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23 Aug 2024 at 13:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Of The West Of England has completed the procurement process for the subscription renewal to Westlaw UK Database & e-Textbooks, spanning from 6th August 2024 to 31st August 2025. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products" (CPV 22000000), was executed via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract is valued at £97,269.84 and is located at Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the printed matter and related products sector, particularly those experienced in providing legal and educational digital resources. SMEs are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the procurement method and the value being below the threshold, enabling a streamlined participation process. The engagement with an academic institution like the University Of The West Of England can provide a substantial reference for future contracts within the education sector or related markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Renewal to Westlaw UK Database & e-Textbooks to 31/08/2025

Notice Description

Subscription Renewal to Westlaw UK Database & e-Textbooks to 31/08/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7abbef-aeaa-4bbe-9790-e98617fbc4dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,269 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,269 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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